About 7 hours early, since many of us won't be online tonight, I thought we should share a little new years cheer and resolutions before the alcohol comes out. Share what you're doing this new year, along with any resolutions or goals you might have for 2009. (as well as any drum gear you hope to buy)

Personally, I'm going to be training as much as possible for a marathon in the summer. I'm also trying to run a 5:45 mile. Wish me luck.

Obviously, many of you will be drinking tonight, so remember not to drive. I don't want to hear of any horror stories...

About 7 hours early, since many of us won't be online tonight, I thought we should share a little new years cheer and resolutions before the alcohol comes out. Share what you're doing this new year, along with any resolutions or goals you might have for 2009. (as well as any drum gear you hope to buy)

Personally, I'm going to be training as much as possible for a marathon in the summer. I'm also trying to run a 5:45 mile. Wish me luck.

Obviously, many of you will be drinking tonight, so remember not to drive. I don't want to hear of any horror stories...

Along with reading more on my investments...I want to practice more on the kit as well. As for tonight no drinking for me!

My new year's resolution is going to be to lay off of sugar. I don't have any health issues or weight problems or anything, but I want to quit while I'm ahead. I usually have some kind of soft drink or ice cream or something sugary every day. I want to cut down on it, though. Maybe 2x a week. It won't be considered a "new year's resolution", though, because I'm starting after all of the Christmas fudge is gone, and that will take another couple of weeks...

My new year's resolution is going to be to lay off of sugar. I don't have any health issues or weight problems or anything, but I want to quit while I'm ahead. I usually have some kind of soft drink or ice cream or something sugary every day. I want to cut down on it, though. Maybe 2x a week. It won't be considered a "new year's resolution", though, because I'm starting after all of the Christmas fudge is gone, and that will take another couple of weeks...

Having cut out all junk from my diet, I can assure you that you'll feel much better, even if no health concerns are apparent. Good luck!

Well, 2009 is just 42 minutes old here in Holland and I am already at home on Drummerworld, ready to go to bed (my wife has to work in the morning, so no parties for us). I wish you all the best for the new year, drumwise and otherwise.

My year will start great, 25th of january will be my first time ever in a band, I will play my first service in Church then. Around that time should be my first drum lessons too. And I think that this year I will be able to upgrade all my cymbals to pro-level cymbals.

My resolution is to practice more. I've been lazy as hell, resting on my laurels and reputation. I think my drumming stinks. So more focused practicing. I've got a fairly high-profile gig coming up in February with my band and I want to play really, really well.
My other resolution is to work up some solo stuff. I want to do a drum solo on one of my tunes, a good one. I haven't done a drum solo in years and years, man. I intend to do one at the February gig.
So more practice, and working up some hip solo stuff. Those are my two resolutions. Oh, and my wife wants me to quit smoking, but let's put first things first.

well, since I haven't been here in about a year, #1 is to hang here more!! #2 get back to practicing, I have been spending the last year on my career (no I won't be a pro drummer)
Happy New Year to all, I look forward to spending some forum time with you all!!

i want to get into fsu, move to tallahassee, and finally be with my good friends nate and crimson.
i want to be a better person to friends and strangers.
i want to improve my work habits.
i want to become a better drummer and musician and learn piano.
i want to be more willing to try new things and live life to the fullest.

i want to get into fsu, move to tallahassee, and finally be with my good friends nate and crimson.
i want to be a better person to friends and strangers.
i want to improve my work habits.
i want to become a better drummer and musician and learn piano.
i want to be more willing to try new things and live life to the fullest.

happy new year everyone!

GO NOLES....................

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Less than 300 days until retirement.
Gretsch Renown

Become a more solid player
Find more pieces to add to my Superstars( I have a superstar custom in red scarlet fade, if you have anything let me know)
Getting my weight and blood preassure down
And finish my senior year of high school out on top.

In the way of drumming.
-Keep practicing more
-Maybe get lessons to learn time signatures, and the technical stuff, i admit it, i'm a freestyle/self-taught drummer, i need structure!
-GET BETTER AT DOUBLE BASS, espcially my right foot technique.
-Stop hitting soooo Hard, i had to switch from 5A to 2B in sticks b/c i hit like Aaron Gillespie, and 5A broke like nothing :[ I want to switch back to 5A, more comfortable.
-look for a good deal on a new kit, maybe a Truth Custom??
-New cymbals, Meinl Byzance??
-and just really focus on the art of drumming, not the gear.

I am determined to learn how to play '21st Century Schizoid Man' on the guitar. I've been doing it on and off since I started playing, but sooner or later I am going to crack it. Other than the insane run and most of the solo - I'm there. But man...